What are your hours of operation?

The office is open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday, closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. The office is closed on Fridays and all major holidays.

 

How do I make an appointment?

Please call the office at (760) 342-8444. All minors (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by an adult for their visit. Follow-up visits are usually made in the office before leaving.

 

What information does your office need when I call?
  • Full Name
  • Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Insurance Carrier
  • Telephone Number
  • Description of your problem

 

How long is the typical appointment?

We usually request patients to come 30 minutes prior to their appointment time to fill out paperwork. A new patient appointment averages approximately 30 minutes, but could last longer, depending on the need for x-rays, casting, etc. Click HERE to download the New Patient Forms and save time by filling them out before your first visit.

 

Are x-ray facilities readily accessible?

There is on-site X-ray equipment, allowing x-rays to be performed during the patient's visit by Dr. Freedman.

 

Where is surgery performed?

Dr. Freedman performs the majority of surgeries at the Rancho Mirage Surgery Center, a state of the art surgical center located a short distance away in Rancho Mirage.

 

Where is therapy commonly performed?

For convenience and continuity of care, most patients are treated at the in-office occupational therapy facility. For those patients with transportation difficulties, referrals can be made to any of the other facilities in the valley.

 
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Eric L. Freedman, M.D.           36-951 Cook Street, Suite 102 ~ Palm Desert, CA 92211           760.342.8444          fax 760.342.8544
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